Renault Modus 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005

 
Renault Modus
2008 - 2012
Volkswagen Golf Plus
2005 - 2006
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.1 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 75 HP75 HP
Torque: 105 NM126 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.5 seconds16.2 seconds
Renault Modus and Volkswagen Golf Plus have the same engine power, but Renault Modus torque is 21 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.97.1
Real fuel consumption: 7.1 l/100km7.7 l/100km
The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Renault Modus consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Renault Modus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Modus consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus.
Fuel tank capacity: 49 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 830 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway960 km on highway
690 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Engine production duration: 17 years4 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia SanderoInstalled on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Volkswagen Golf Plus engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ...  More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.4 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 3.87 m4.21 m
Width: 1.70 m1.76 m
Height: 1.59 m1.58 m
Renault Modus is smaller, but slightly higher.
Renault Modus is 34 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Modus is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 217 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1302 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means Renault Modus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6101`000
Safety: no datano data
Quality:Renault Modus has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf Plus has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Renault Modus, so Renault Modus quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 30002800
Pros and Cons: Renault Modus has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Golf Plus has
  • lower price
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